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Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Miami Lakes, Florida, Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College received on average $3,422 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,422
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 167 71% $3,445 $575,346
Other Federal Grant 177 75% $3,505 $620,346
State Grant/Scholarships 85 36% $1,030 $87,538
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 67 29% $1,131 $75,798
Total Grant & Scholarships 229 97% $3,422 $783,682

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College students is 31.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.3%.

31.8%

  • African American 45.4% 5 students

Service Offerings

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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